4.5Lincoln Home National Historic Site(2.856 reviews) - Great NHS but it's a school group magnet Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
The only house Abraham Lincoln ever owned is the centerpiece of this four-block historic neighborhood. Lincoln and his family lived in the two-story house from 1844 until 1861, when their address changed to the White House.See more..
5.0Dana-Thomas House(1.168 reviews) - Historic Frank Lloyd Wright home Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites
95+% original Frank Lloyd Wright house only blocks from the Illinois State capital building. The state-landmark house is a living museum of the socialite Mrs. Dana. She paid Wright a lot for the design a little over 100 years ago. The home is filled with original furniture design by Mr. Wright that takes you back to his original concept. Lots of art glass as well. You need to make reservations online because they only have a few guided tours a day - takes about an hour. Our tour guide was great!See more..
Painstakingly rebuilt after being disassembled in the 1960s, this Greek Revival masterpiece saw Lincoln serve as a lawyer and legislator. In 1858, Lincoln delivered his landmark "House Divided" speech in the Capitol's Representatives Hall.See more..
Built in 1840, this building is where Abraham Lincoln maintained working law offices.See more..
4.0Illinois Governor's Mansion(128 reviews) - Open for Tours- Do it! INCREDIBLE! Thursday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Government Buildings
The Illinois Governor's Mansion has been home to Illinois governors and their families since 1855. It is the third oldest continuously occupied governor’s mansion in the United States and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Over the years, Illinois governors have hosted U.S. presidents, ambassadors, and most importantly, generations of Illinois residents at the People’s House. The Mansion has just completed a spectacular, privately funded 3-year renovation. More than a renewal of building and landscape, its purpose has been reimagined. It is now a place where visitors can glimpse Illinois history, witness its artistic side, and experience its long-heralded hospitality.The Governor's Mansion is ADA accessible. Please visit our website to schedule your tour.See more..
The tour guide was excellent. She was full of information and her presentation was very good. I love history so enjoyed it from that perspective. My wife loves old homes with unique furniture and architecture and she enjoyed it from that perspective. Glad we chose to visit.See more..
4.0Great Western Depot(80 reviews) - Real American History - A Must Stop Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites
This is where Lincoln departed Springfield and headed to DC - it is full of Presidential history. We went by, found a parking spot, and took some photos - they have two free flyers on a sign out front and it is, as you would expect, literally next to the train tracks. There is a cool sign on the building next door which also makes a good photo. If you are into Presidential history, this is a must visit. Go Enjoy!See more..
